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Dash Mini Waffle Maker — one perfect little waffle, on demand
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- First apartments
- Small kitchens
- Quick breakfasts
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Why this gift works
The Dash Mini Waffle Maker is a palm-sized iron that presses one 4-inch waffle at a time. There is no switch - plug it in, and the light goes off when the plates are hot - and this version has ceramic nonstick plates that wipe clean. It turns out to make far more than waffles: hash browns, cookies, cheese-and-egg 'chaffles', even little sandwiches.
Cheap, tiny and fun, it is the gadget that lives on the counter and gets used more than anyone expects. It is a great gift for a small kitchen, a first apartment, or anyone who would enjoy fresh waffles without hauling out a big appliance.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A teen who likes making their own snacks
- Someone making breakfast for one or two
- A friend who would get a kick out of a gadget that turns out mini paninis
Think twice if
- They make breakfast for a big family and need waffles fast
- They want full-size waffles
The catch
It makes one small waffle at a time, so it is charming for one or two people but slow if you are feeding a crowd - and it is not dishwasher safe.
Skip for a big family breakfast operation, or someone who wants full-size waffles fast.
Key specs
| Brand | Dash |
|---|---|
| Model | Mini Waffle Maker, ceramic nonstick plates |
| Waffle size | 4 in |
| Power | 350 W |
| Size | 2.8 x 5.0 x 6.4 in, 1.3 lb (maker) |
| Controls | No switch - heats when plugged in; the light goes off when it is ready |
| Cleaning | Wipe with a damp, soapy cloth; not dishwasher safe |
| In the box | Waffle maker and recipe guide |
| Warranty | 1 year, or 2 years when registered (maker) |
Worth knowing before you buy
- It makes one waffle about four inches across at a time, so a batch for a crowd takes a while.
- It is one small piece with nonstick plates that wipe clean once cool - nothing to take apart.
- Some dorms restrict cooking appliances, so check the rules before giving it to a college student.
Why we like it
- Heats up fast and makes a fresh waffle without hauling out a big appliance
- Makes far more than waffles - hash browns, cookies, chaffles and little paninis
- Small enough to live on the counter, so it actually gets used
What to look for in a mini waffle maker
- Plate shape. Waffle plates make waffles and chaffles; a flat mini griddle suits pancakes and eggs instead.
- Size. 4-inch makers are one-person machines - fine for one or two, slow for a family.
- Nonstick plates. Nonstick plates that wipe clean matter more than any other feature on a small iron.
- Ready light. A light that tells you when it is hot saves guessing and burned first waffles.
- Counter space. A small maker that lives on the counter gets used far more than one kept in a cabinet.
Questions people ask
About 4 inches across - single-serving mini waffles, made one at a time.
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